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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
Big Richmond Snubbed.

The determination of the state EXecn-
tive Committee Of the Democratic party
to hold the State Convention in Roanoke
on the 4th of August, was a severe shock
to lRichmond, and sent the cold ehiils down
it's spinal column. Richmond felt so i'm
portant-so completely self-possessed, and
that there was no other place in Virginia
where Convention could be accommo-
dated. that it forgot the proprieties of the
occasion and overlooked the courtesy due
from the Democracy there to the repre-
sentative body of the party. No invita-
tion was extended from the city to tie
committee for the Convention to be as
sembled in that place; but there was from
Roanoke, and the committee promptly ac
cepted, and in doing SO asserted their self
respect and respect for their party. When
it was too late, regrets were expressed
from various sources in the capital. 1t
was assumed that Richmond would be the
selection-that it was the only place APP
propriate to such assemblage, that the
committee had no alternative choice, and
consequently it was taken for granted that
big Richmond would have the Convention.
A disappointment followed, and the live
little city of Roanoke was awarded the
honor, due to the courtesy ofan invitation
extended by the representatives on the
Committee from chat section of the state.
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Hon. James G. Blaine.

The arrival of this distinguished Amer
lean citizen in England was the occasion
OF Observation-Disclosures Of respect and appIe
citation OF biz eminent POSITION in lis own
country. Before he Mad scarcely ,aaded
at southampton, WheraeConsul PentAeton
had secured rooms for Mr.. Blaine and his
party, special car was rendered him for
the further prosecution Of bis Journey,
but the courtesy WAS promptly declined.
When The hotel was reached, he was
presented an invitation from the Mayor 81
Southampton to attend the Queens jpbi
lee banquet IN tbs city, but Acceptance was
al impossibili5Y, and he returned grace
ful reply to that effect. n Telegram was
received from LoaGon offering to pass
Mn. Blaine's .baggage\withQut inspection
by the custom house aathorities, bat he
kindly declined this mark of attention
Never before within this generation eX-
cept in the case of Gen. Grant has there
been such a manifestation of respect and
distinction given to any AmericaiNcitizen
visiting Europe. 1t indicates then eSti-
mate placed upon his great abilities, the
influential relation he bears to American
Institutions and politics. and the service
he has.renderea the cause Of human free
dom in the legislatlon Of this country
Heto-day. is the foremost. citizen. OF the
United States, and in this character be
will be / eceived and honored BY the PEG
pies and the governments OF the old
world r. fA
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South River Items.
lRenorted for the YIReINIAN.

lReported for the YIRGINIAN.l. -
A great crowd attended the funeral.5o
Mr.. John G.. Slower, which took place at
Thinking Spring Church on Friday Nj.
Slower was we'll known in this part OF the
county, having resided number OF years
at Fishersville, where he taught very sUd-
cessfulIy high school for boys, lie was
quite popular. and deseryedly so, form all
Ills intercourse with the public, his gen
llrmanly aid considerable behavior drew
ana held as friends all with whom he came
in contact. ""
He was for many years an Official OF.
Thinking Spring Church. and in that rela-
ton gave evidence of his great worth to
the religious. community. H
Your correspondent, when a boy, learned
TO loye,and respect Mr.. Slower, by having
been q pupil in his school, and with many
hundreds Of others whowere so fortunate
rs to have. received instruction at his
hands, sincerely regrets his death. Those
who attended his schools are scattered
over a great extent of country, and when
this comes to the eye of any Of his old pu-
pills it will cause pang OF sorrow t0knoW
that their old friend and teacher is no
more.
Mrs. Reed, of Fishersville, fell from a
cherry tree on Monday, and barely 'escaped
erious injury from striking on appalling
fence.
Georgia Coyner, of Central Point, fell
from cherry tree on the same day, to a
distance of twenty feet. She struck upon
a root that protruded from the ground,
and was at first thought to be very severe.
~ injured, but happily it turned out 9TH
erwisp, and she is now alright again.
Miss Mary Shultz, who taught at Mr..
j. E. Hamiltom's last session, left for home
On Friday. Miss Shultz leaves many warm
friends in our neighborhood who regret
sincerely her departure, but who will re
ioice to know that it is her intention to
return in the fall. Several signs a mile
long, and from q vastly deep. escaped sun
drv.youths when the train emerged from
sight, carrying Miss Mary.
Mr.. John Rhodes, Of Georgia, is on a
visit TO his old home, Buckingham. On
his way to that county he spent few days
at the home of his brother-in law, Mr.,
Geo. Speck. Mr.. Rhodes is n gentleman
of fine address, and is well posted on Geor.
gia matters
Miss Dabney, of Richmond, is spending
4 season at the home of DR.. j. M. Wat
SON.
Harvest las begun and the rattle of the
reaper is heard in all directions.
The prospect fora wheat crop is hun
dred per cent. better than six weeks ago
There is ineoutlook for a corn crop,
| ROVER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

The Supreme Court of Illinois recently
rendered an important decision in y bank
case which has been in the courts for sew
eral Years. Gardiner Case was depOsitor
in the Bunker Hill Bank at Bunker Hill,
Ill. The bank failed while holding his
deposits and he brought suit against the
directors Individually, setting up the claim
that if deposits were received when the
directors, by exercising due diligence
might have known that the bank was in
solvent, they were legally liable for the
deposits. The Circuit Court of Macoupin
county gave judgment in favor of Case,
and the defendants appealed to the Appel
late Court. which affirmed the decision Of
the court below. The case was then car
ried to the Supreme Court, which again
affirmed the decision Of the court below.
The opinion declares the following doc
trine: First, That the directors of bank
are trustees for the depositors as we'll as
for the stockholders. Second, That they
are bound to the observance of ordinary
care and diligence, and are hence liable for
injuries resulting from its non observance.
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sALEoF WEYER S CAyE-Page Courier,
June 10th Messrs. +. J. Harmlson, Robt.
Garrett and others have bought the cello
brated Weyer's Cave. forty miles south of
This place, on the S. V. Il. r. The pur7
chasefs, it is stated, will build large no
tel and open up the cave to, visitors. It is
also announced that the T. so. r. will
probably build astem from their main line
70 the cave, which is only about four miles.
MR.. Harmison was in l-uray on Monday,
On his return from Stanton, and had with
him his deed for the property. r-5t
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GOMMISsIONERER'S OFFICE,
" stanton. Va, June j TIL 1857

In the chancery cause of ENGLEMAN's Ex'gs.
VS. ENGLEMANS HEIRS now pending in the CIR
cult Court of Augusta County. all parties plafn
tlfIs and defendants. and others WhomsQaver
Interested, are hereby notified that In pursli-
ance of an order entered therein on ths 9th of
May, 1887, shall, at my Office III Saa&nton, OIL
TUESDAY, THE 10Th DAY of July. 1887, :.
proceed 10 take. state and SETTLE an account
showing: The transactions of A. A. McPhee-
ters decd. late admir- d. b, Ms C. t. a., of George
Engleman, decd. The amount OF tire fnnCh
in this cause and how invested. together
with any other matters which may deem per-
tinent or any party in interest may require to be-
specially stated. j. w. GREEN SMITH.
june lGth-tds Commissioner
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~ H w SALOON.
J ohm w a1lace,

(i.ate of IIarrsonburg.)
Has opened q handsome saloon on New Street,
opposite Virginia Hotel Entire new bar and
q pleasant, quiet place. The BEST and OLDEST
AUGUSTA COUNTY WHISTLES. Kentucky
Whistles, Brandies, Wines and Gins.
BEER A SPECIALITY
and the best on ice all summer.
The proprietor proposes to have for the citi-
zens of Staunton quiet, orderly Tace, where
the public can come and go with us little inter-
ruption as in their own homes. jnne 2-tf
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DURKE's SPLENDID LIVERY

For the season of 1885, Burke's splendid Lfy-
cry is even in finer condition than ever His
elegant match seams, new ana fine web teIss
and ylish ta4nouts. are the pride of the city and
THE BEST IN THE SoUTH
IAs the stable is fine pair of FaPbanks sca,ev
where horses can be weighed. ''ieS
i also keep on hand a fine selection of R,.,,n.
and Driving Horses, for sale at rsasonah1ss
prices. Also, . LOT Of second hand Omni.
buses, Carriages, buggies and wagons Of
every description. in excellent condftion
which viii be sold or traded on accommodat
ing terms. 49,
Parties visiting the city can have their horses
req oy DAY week, or month on mod crate terms
,EE lays aiso TURNED part of my place Into q,
na.c ClnG aha We1 taken care of as cheaply as
ALSO, our baggage Observation-Disclosures CAN have .
thelI baggage called for at any time al s3av or
NE VIII receive prompt attention. Gail aa
'fie ga stand. Respectfully,
sep9 EDWARD BURKE.
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OOMMTSSTONER,s oFFICE

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" stanton, Va, June %, 1887.
lnthe chancery cause of BRAND, VIM. F. VS..
BRAND's ADMIR- GEO. W, now pending in me
plaintiff and defendants. and all other persons
herein concerned, are hereby notified that. in
pursuance of q decree in this cause rendered on
The 18th of May. 1887 l shall, at my office, in
stanton,
TUESDAY, the 26th DAY of JULY, 1887,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing whether the bond set forth in the
plaintiffs bill is valid and suDsisting debt in
the hands ,of the owner, w. f. Brand, ard on
what property the same is a lien. the conditions
made of the same, and who are the owners
thereof together with any other matters spe-
cially stated that may deem pertinent or any
party in interest may require to be SO stated,
]. w. GREEN SMITH,
iune 23-tds Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

l.
" staunton. JUNE Ii, 1855.
In the chancery cause of WOODS. s. JANE &c.
VS.. WOODS, M. Nj. &C., now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, all part. es plain
tifIs and defendants, and ALL CREDITORS OF
MRS SUSAN JANE WOODS, are hereby notified
that in pursuance of q decree il said cause rem
dered on the I'd of June, 1887. shall, at my Of
flee. i'll stanton, on
THURSDAY, the 2lst, DAY of JULY, 1887.
proceed to take, state and settle an account.
showing All outstanding unpaid debts inclu-
ding lers, against Mrs. Susan Jane Woods al
so what sum would be q fair compensation to
Messrs. Sheffey & Bumgardner and Chas Curry
Tor professional services. rs counsel, rendered
In this cause, and what sum would be fair
commission TO Charles Curry for eHectfng the
sale of the lands in the bill and proceedings
mentioned; and what sum would satisfy the
gar sustained by Jacob M: Andes owing to
Inc experimentation of the sale to b ims III the
proceedings mentioned, together with any 9TH
e s' matters specially stated deemed pertinent
%! ~ me. or required by any partyin interest to
be so stated + W GRIEN SMTTu
Chas Curry, pqA., 4.s.-. -. 4. - f,omm'r
tune 16-4t -
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FRIDAY, the 22d DAY of JULY. 1897

proceed to take, state and settle accounts show
ing: the assets real and personal of the estate
of VIM, Patterson, decd; the debts of said de-
cedent in the order of their priorities as also
the transactions of S. N. Patterson and J. M.
Quarles, Ex'ors of said dece dent. as likewise
the requests made by the will and codicll
thereto of said VIM. Patterson. decd, in the
order of their priorities. and will at the same
time pass Judgment specially upon the validity
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States Tor the use and benefit of Mt Ho-
reb Presby terrain church of the Lexington
Presbytery. in, Augusta county, and to deter
mine what debts were intended to be be-
qneathed to Dr.. W. j. Bell by Item 5" of said
will, stating at the same time specially afly
matters deemed pertinent by me or REQUIRED
by any party in interest to be so stated.
j. w. GREEN SMITH
iune I6-4t (Nommissionar
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Nn

" Staunton, Va, June Is, 1885,.
In the Chancery cause of BROWN, w. NJ. &C. i
VS.. CoINERS COMMITTEE. now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta, all parties thereto
plaintiffs and defendant, and all creditors hold
ing charges, liens Or membranes of any sort
upon the real or personal estate of Thomas s.
Conner, now an adjudged lunatic, are hereby
notified, that, in pursuance of a decree in this
cause entered on the 10th of May, 1887 Ishall at
my office, III Stanton, on
SATURDAY, the Esd DAY of JULY, 1887,
proceed to take. state and settle an account
showing all the real and personal estate of said
Thomas j. S. Conner, with the fee simple and
showing what debts of the said Thomas ].
S. Coiner, are liens upon or chargeable on said
er with any other matters specially stated :,
deemed pertinent byme or required by any par.
ty i'll interest to be SD stated.
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
june 16--4t Com iss1 Oner,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

In the House Of Commons Mr.. PArhell
signalizes his return to his post With i'm
proved health by abandoning the policy OF
obstruction. Five years ago ,2arnell,
with a handful of followers, fought much
less offensive proposals with every weapon
the Rules of the House supplied and 10
the last limit of possible resistance. If
the political situation in England we're
still what it then was, he would employ
The same tactics. But he secs that TO do
so now would be to put weapons INTO The
hands of his enemies by weakening the
liberal case before people jealous of the
honor of Parliament, and too thick headed
to lay the blame where it properly belongs.
so he agrees to the withdrawal OF every
amendment but those which are really
essential to PIT the Tories, ard especially
their Liberal allies, on tie record as the
enemies of liberty and equal justice. and
agrees to leave to the Judgment OF the
English people the wrong deal to his
country by their representatives. His
power as the leader of his party was shown
at once by their prompt acquiescence IN
this new line of policy The cry OF " OBJ
struction," by which the Tories met the
denunciation of Coercion, is thus taken
out of their mouths. ParneFl is great
and a wise leader.
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TUESDAY. lilly 10Th 1897

proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing all debts by lien or otherwise of every
description in;the order of their priority against
George Seawrght, decd. also the transactions
administered personal assets of every descrip-
ton and the value thereof. Also the real es-g
tate of said decedent, and the fee simple and
annual rental value thereof; as also the rights
and interests of the widow of said decedent, to
gether with any other matters which may
deem pertinent or any other party in interest
may require. j. W. GREEN SMITH,
june 9-4t Comm'r.
&, ,pofor
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TUESDAY. me goth DAY of JULY 1887

proceed to take. state ana settle an account
showing the amount due to The plaintiffs from
the estate OF Hugh ii. armstrong, decd, under
the VIII of John Armstrong. dee d. us also the
other debts and liabilities Of said Hugh NJ.
Armstrong deed. what estate was ettty him.
and what has become vi it, together with amy
other MASTERS specially stated deemed perth
nent by me or required by any party in interest
To be So stated, J. W. GREEN SMITH,
june 81. Commissioner
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w. AND Il. UNIVERSITY HoNoRs AT
the recent commencement of Washington
and Lee University, the Augnsta(' boys
carried off their tnl share of the prizes.
The degree of Master OF Arts was con-
ferred upon w. Ballard Smith, OF Green
vile; r. Y. G. tauntleroy of Staunton, won
the French Scholarship. and Rhodes Mel
son. the University Scholarship is Modern
Languages. The Cincinnati el@.tion was
awarded to w. j. Smith. A. Spronl,
OF Augusta, received Distinctions Latin,
German, Roman History anGl Bellies Let
tres j. O. Child in Mathematics and ClVil
Engineering j. l.. Templ9 tou i'll English
Literature and Rhetoric upon Rev. j 3.
Gardner, of Staunton, WAS conferred the
honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.
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NCMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
~ ~ Stauuton, Va, June Goth, 1887
In the chancery cause-of CREIGHTON, DISNEY
q Co DC. VS. l5bVIeK, W L., pending in'i he Cir
cult Court of Augusta all parties thereto, plain
lifts aIr-tiefenda1its are ereDy notified that in
pursuance ofan order therein entered on the
S0th of May. 1887 Il shali at my office, in Staun-
ton, on
WEDNESDAY, the 9Th DAY of JULY, 1857
proceed TO take, state and settle: LIST. Whether
the firm Of Livick u Bro consisted Of w. Ii
LivicII and c. g. Livick, or w. l.. Iivck only
I'd, Whether the property conveyed by W. h.
Livick IL IL. N Page, trustee, by deed dated De-
eemhel 81 1866 was the property of the tlrm
co1nlioss'i I w. l.. l.ivick and z Q. Livick, or
was the property OF W L. Liviciz alone. 5rd.
Whether tle debts secured under the third
clause of sad deed of trust, are valid and sub
sistipg debts and how and under what crcuni-
stances the same were contracted. 4th, The
accounts Of Il. N. Page trustee 5th, Whether
Or moi said deed is imperative and void as to
the creditors of LiVick Il Bro, and 9th. Any
other matters specially stated deemed perth
nent by me or required by any party i'll interest
to be so stated, ....
r. j. W. GREEN SMITH,
iiuDpi9a-tE. commissioners. .
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The Pparat2t and Herald, edited by W. G,
Pendleton. Esq, afqd published at Marion,
Gmythe county, Va, has been purchased
by syndicate and.wil he hereafter issued
at .WythevilIe, Va. Mr.. Pend let,Qn will
continue as its editor, which is a guarantee
of able management and courageous utter
snce. We wish the paper abundant sue
C ,ss iii its nay and wider field OF useful
ness. 1t will adY9a1t!e the principles and
policies and support the ,cahdii} ftes of tie
Republican party. ..s
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N orth NOW understand.


Mr.. Powderly, in bis speech at Lynn,
Mass, said that Sin one equity in Penn
sylvania in single year sl7,00o.0 oo were
spent for liquor, and it was estimated
that Sl1 600, 600 of that amount came
from workingmen. 1t is startling
statement, yet we have no doubt Of its
Truth. II it be noticed how rapidly
many Of those engaged in the liqnor traffic
grow rich, and remember that three,
fourths of the profits come from the wages
of workingmen, it will not seem strange
that wealth is piled up on one side and pow
erty on the. other. The greatest boon that
could be conferred upon the workingmen
of the United States would be to close up
every saloon inthe country. It Woulbd1. not
only make: / he wage-earners more ande-s
pendent, but their families happier, and
their boys grow up to be useful, educated
and prosperous men of affairs.
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The death of Judge 0. A. Lochraue. of


The death of Judge 0. A. Lochrane, of
Atlanta, Georgia, recently, removes from
earth one of the most earnest, eloquent
and conscientious men of his day. He was
chief justice of Georgia; an earnest sup
porter of Gen. Grant in 1872, when it re-
quired nerve and manhood to be prominent
as Republican in the South, and an ac-
tive and influential advocate of local OPP
tion ip Georgia. Up to that election he
had been what was called . high liver, but
when local option carried, for WHICH he
voted, he emptied his cellar and side
boards of their liquid contents and urged
the enforcement of the law upon others.
He was an Irishman by birth, lawyer by
profession, and aged SO years.
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A Card from Gov. Cameron.

Recently a correspondent Of the Baltl
more Sam, writing from Washington, said
q it was understood among Virginia poll
ticians that Ex-Governor Cameron and
Senator Riddleberger are acting i'll close
concert in the maturing of plans to thWart
Gen. Mahone's ambition to succeed Rid
tilebMger i'll the Senate The statement
was freely republished in Che Virginia De-
lnocra;c papers, and this has called out
ars following card from Gov. Cameron
PEr4<ssBUno, VA, June 18th, 1857.
Editor Llds.e Appeat My opinions aIe
not Of enough imrorbNJce to be the sub
ject of misrepresentation. At the same
time l do not care to have The public think
me responsible for statements which have
no foundation except in the fancy Of the
newspaper correspondent who makes them.
The extract you published on Tuesday
morning last from the Baltimort SIN has
this extent of truth and nothing more:
That | am Republican; that am opposed
to the present management Of the Repub-
llcan party in Virginia; and that in hat
party shall maintain 5dnu combat Ior my
views. The absolute lack of sympathy
between certain Republican leaders and
myself as to questions which are more lm-
portant than any OF mere policy has not
charged III any respect my conyletlon tnat
the so-called democracy of Virginiais IN
capable of serving the public interests Ill
either State Or Federal affairs.
NV protest against men and methods
will he made, on Governor Wise's plan, in
the organization to which belong and
under its flag, but none the less earnestly:
And when the time arrives for contest
shall take position under my own sigma
tire. WILLIAM e. CAMERON.
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6HDMMlSSlONERS'S OFFICE.
~ Staunton Va, June rs, 1887, 10
In the chancery cause of KENNEDY, j ~, DC.
VS.. LANE. }. II. &c, now pending in the Gircuit
Court of Augusta. all parties thereto palntilTs
and eienGnnts, and ALLscRBDITofs Of HUGH
M. ARMSTRONG, Decd. are hereby notified that
in lNlrs uanee OF decree insaid cause, rendered
on tpe 4th Of May 1857, Shall, at my Office, in
Dlt IN
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OFFICE, ~
Staunt0n Va lime 18th
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
" Staunton, Va, June IA, 1887.
In the chancery cause of RIrcHIE's Ex'oR. J.
VS. RrrCIIE, IL. T., now pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta. all parties, plaintiff and de-
PENDANT therein, and ALI CREDITORS OF JACo 3
RITCIIIE DEC D., are hereby notified that, =
1iu's uance of q decree in said cause rendered o
the 10Th OF May 1887, j shall, at. my office. in
Stauuton, on f.l 1T .el 81. FL, r.
PRIDAY, the Odd DAY of JULY. 1887, 81
prooee to take. state and settle account Show
Ing the transactions of Jos w Richie as ksx'or
OF Jacob Ritchie. decd, also the outstanding.
unpaid debts against said decedent, and how,
the estate after payment of the same shoalh be
distributed, together with any other matters
specially stated that may deem pertinent or :
any party in interest may require to be SO sta
ted. j. w. GREEN SMITH
|. Chas. Curry, pq Comm issioner. >
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Tazeweil county has voted transcription
of s5o,oeo to the Virginia Western rail
road. The engineers are now at work II
that county. a. " -'